Nobody wants to think about summer as being dangerous. In fact, most of us believe danger doesn’t apply to us. However, the volume of injuries treated in WakeMed’s six emergency departments go up every year in the summer. So, while injury prevention may not be fun to think about, it is important because it can […]
The first few days of summer are predicted to deliver relatively mild temperatures, making it a perfect time to explore Raleigh’s Greenway system. The June issue of the City of Raleigh newsletter included the exciting news that the Neuse River Greenway Trail is almost complete, thanks to a 20-mile addition. Amazingly, this trail will enable […]
Every year we post something reminding parents and caregivers to be diligent about not leaving children in the car accidently – especially when temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this year in the United States eight children have already died because they were left in a hot car. One of these deaths was just last month in Asheville, […]
Most people think drowning looks like a damsel in distress in the movies who is screaming HELP and waving her hands. If the damsel actually had that amount of energy and air, she would not be drowning. She may be having an emergency from which she needs to be rescued, but as long as she can scream with […]
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see my fair share of bounce house and trampoline injuries. These injuries occur primarily in children ages 4 to 15 and in adventurous caretakers (mothers, fathers, etc). Trampolines have been improved with the addition of safety netting. The netting around trampolines and walls around bounce houses do help to prevent […]
Every single day, when we need them most, EMS is there. Without fail, they are ready, willing and able to take lifesaving action. During National EMS Week (May 19-25), and every week of the year, WakeMed acknowledges and honors the hard work and devotion of all the EMS providers serving to help keep our communities […]
Between Mother’s Day (May 12) and Father’s Day (June 16), the Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at WakeMed Cary Hospital is hosting a diaper and wipes drive for families in need. By partnering with The Diaper Train, a local not-for-profit diaper bank, diapers and wipes are distributed to organizations serving low-income families in Wake County. Diapers […]
This morning, my daughter was almost run over by a car that did not stop when the bus stopped. So, today I am compelled to share a safety message that came a little too close to home. Every day kids at bus stops are endangered by drivers going too fast, not stopping at the stop […]
What do you do when that twinge in your back becomes a debilitating pain? Recline on the couch with a heating pad and wait for it to go away? For the majority of people who suffer from mid- to low back pain, it is due to a lumbar strain. Over time, the injury will get […]
There are more reasons to go Meatless on Mondays than just better health. Going meatless just one day a week can also help protect the environment by promoting energy conservation, reducing environmental pollution, and helping to relieve world hunger all by eating less meat. Producing just one pound of beef uses as much water as […]
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